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| Author: | Aizle [ Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My new baby |
Well after a year of drooling, I pulled the trigger on a new bike. 2012 Ducati Diavel It's my first Duc, but so far it's been a blast. The thing is an absolute beast. I'm still taking it easy during the break in period, but even only going up to 6k RPM it's an armstretcher. 
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| Author: | Darkroland [ Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My new baby |
Totally thought I was going to see pictures of an actual baby. This contains 100% less drool than expected. Sweet bike, man! |
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| Author: | Raell [ Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:45 pm ] |
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It's no Batpod but still very nice. Congrats! |
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| Author: | Diamondeye [ Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My new baby |
Darkroland wrote: Totally thought I was going to see pictures of an actual baby. This contains 100% less drool than expected. Sweet bike, man! I'm guessing the drool quantity is the same, it's just coming from you instead of the baby in the picture. Nice bike, BTW. I'm not a motorcycle fan myself but it is very nice looking. |
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| Author: | FarSky [ Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My new baby |
Darkroland wrote: Totally thought I was going to see pictures of an actual baby. This contains 100% less drool than expected. Sweet bike, man! Was expecting a dog. |
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| Author: | Rorinthas [ Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:28 pm ] |
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Be careful okay? A friend of mine moved on due to a wreck earlier this month. I know most riders do fine, but it's still a bit raw for me. |
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| Author: | Elmarnieh [ Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:56 pm ] |
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Is the baby behind the bike? Get better at pictures. |
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| Author: | Lenas [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My new baby |
That bike is **** gnarly! Nice man. |
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| Author: | Khross [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My new baby |
I'm torn between my desire to say, "Awesome, you got a Duc!" and my desire to say, "Why'd you buy an ugly Duc?" I'm not a big fan of Diavel stylistically or technologically speaking. I get it's pretty much the meanest production ride on the planet right now; trust me, I really get that ... but gah ... Ride-By-Wire Throttle Control ... I'm not sure motorcycles are supposed to be that complex. Still, you are thrilled with it and that's what matters; Congrats. |
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| Author: | Talya [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:58 am ] |
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I love the look of that bike (and most Ducatis in general.) They always look to me like they will reconfigure into power armor. 
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| Author: | Aizle [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:29 am ] |
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I loved the Southern Cross series of Robotech... I hear ya on the technology part Khross. I am also torn about it. On one hand, I'm definately a technophile, so the tech makes me geek out. On the other hand, one of the appeals to motorcyclling is the simplicity of it. What I will say about the Diavel is that all the tech doesn't get in the way. It is a VERY visceral bike. I'm replacing a 2005 FJR1300 and one of the reasons for the change is that while that bike is awesome at what it does, you feel somewhat removed from the experience. It's a little too big, too much wind protection and the engine while marvelous is more like operating a powerful rheostat than an engine. |
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| Author: | Kirra [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:43 am ] |
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Wow...that is awesome! I want to go for a ride!! |
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| Author: | Talya [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:47 am ] |
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Aizle wrote: I loved the Southern Cross series of Robotech... But...that was with Hovertanks. The Cyclones were MOSPEADA. (Third Series, "Invid Invasion".) 
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| Author: | Aizle [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:56 am ] |
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Rorinthas wrote: Be careful okay? A friend of mine moved on due to a wreck earlier this month. I know most riders do fine, but it's still a bit raw for me. Will do. I learned very early on in my riding how vulnerable you are to other drivers and your own stupidity. |
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| Author: | Aizle [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:56 am ] |
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Kirra wrote: Wow...that is awesome! I want to go for a ride!! Anytime, just let me know when you're in Minneapolis. 
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| Author: | Kirra [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:05 am ] |
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Would 2 people fit on it? Or would you let me drive it.  Hmmm a detour to Minneapolis is possible
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| Author: | Aizle [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:23 am ] |
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Kirra wrote: Would 2 people fit on it? Or would you let me drive it. Hmmm a detour to Minneapolis is possible It can carry a passenger. As for letting you pilot it yourself... Well, that is usually considered the equivelent of asking to ride my wife in motorcycle circles. So I'd have to know you *really* well before that's gonna happen.
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| Author: | Aizle [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:24 am ] |
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Talya wrote: Aizle wrote: I loved the Southern Cross series of Robotech... But...that was with Hovertanks. The Cyclones were MOSPEADA. (Third Series, "Invid Invasion".) I could have sworn there were the bikes there too. Although I was confusing some of that with the Invid Invasion. Both great series. |
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| Author: | Foamy [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:33 am ] |
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I know zilch about motorcycles. Looks cool, though and I'm glad you're happy with it. |
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| Author: | FarSky [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:44 am ] |
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Foamy wrote: I know zilch about motorcycles. Looks cool, though and I'm glad you're happy with it. This. |
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| Author: | BunnyLuvins [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My new baby |
Please ride safe.  A helmet is your friend.
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| Author: | Aethien [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:27 pm ] |
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Looks beastly (in a good way). How on earth would you carry a second person, though? I only see one seat; is it bigger than it looks? |
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| Author: | Dash [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:38 pm ] |
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Nice. I like. Now I want one. |
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| Author: | Kirra [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:43 pm ] |
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Aizle wrote: Kirra wrote: Would 2 people fit on it? Or would you let me drive it. Hmmm a detour to Minneapolis is possible It can carry a passenger. As for letting you pilot it yourself... Well, that is usually considered the equivelent of asking to ride my wife in motorcycle circles. So I'd have to know you *really* well before that's gonna happen. Lol, Aizle Ok, a ride will be awesome . I don't think you would like me much if I accidentally crashed it ). How fast does it go?
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| Author: | Aizle [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:01 pm ] |
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Kirra wrote: How fast does it go? 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds Top Speed around 167mph |
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